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The Tropic Of Cracker
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Author : Al Burt
language : en
Publisher: Florida History and Culture (P
Release Date : 2009
The Tropic Of Cracker written by Al Burt and has been published by Florida History and Culture (P this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
For anyone who loves the old Florida and still has hope for the new "Should be required reading for everyone who calls Florida home."--Miami Herald "There is a richness and sadness in this book. . . . A museum of Florida's choicest people, places and monuments."--Palm Beach Post "Ever wonder what's the best way to eat a rattlesnake? Puzzled over the origin of the term 'Florida Cracker'? Have an interest in alligator wrestling or catfish? Al Burt has some answers for you."--Forum "Burt's writing shows a Florida that is vanishing before our eyes. [He] reveals the strange, quirky, charming face of the Sunshine State by writing about catfishermen on Lake Okeechobee, by relating the stories of Florida cowboys who drove free-range cattle across the state and by describing the hardships of a couple who abandoned south Florida for an organic farm in the Panhandle."--Weekly Planet "Burt grabs the spirit of the Florida that once was, tantalizes us, makes us nostalgic and weaves a bit of oral history as we travel with him. . . . It's as warm as a front-porch gathering on a July evening or a grandma's hug, as fresh as a fall breeze through the pinewoods or across an undeveloped coastal dune."--Gainesville Sun "Drawing upon his long career as a roving Florida journalist, Burt uses a series of vivid biographical profiles to explore the full range of 'crackerdom,' from the good old boys and 'pork chopper' politicians of the Panhandle to the native Conchs of Key West. Perhaps most impressive, he brings these endangered subcultures to life without resorting to sensationalist caricature or lapsing into nostalgic revery. Cracker Florida, which surely has suffered more than its share of condescension and misunderstanding, has finally found its laureate."--from the Foreword
Al Burt S Florida
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Author : Al Burt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Al Burt S Florida written by Al Burt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.
A reporter at large for The Miami Herald from 1973 to 1995 invites readers on a sometimes sympathetic, sometimes critical tour of his native state past and present, highlighting Florida's folklore, its topographical variety, its small-town heroes, and its ethnic diversity. UP.
For Floridiana Collectors
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Author : Al Burt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999-12-30
For Floridiana Collectors written by Al Burt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-12-30 with categories.
The perfect gift for anyone who loves the "real Florida, " this limited collector's edition contains both Al Burt classics, both signed by the author, and both jacketed with evocative Florida landscapes by James F. Hutchinson, whose work also appears on the box cover. Two Burts, three Hutchinsons, and Florida at its best, all in one boxed set!
Exploring Wild South Florida
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Author : Susan D. Jewell
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2016-11-01
Exploring Wild South Florida written by Susan D. Jewell and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-01 with Travel categories.
An insider's guide to the natural areas of south Florida, from Hobe Sound in the east and Punta Gorda in the west down to the Keys and the Dry Tortugas. Includes Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, the coral reefs of both Biscayne National Park and Pennekamp State Park, and Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Corkscrew Swamp, as well as many smaller state and county parks, recreation areas, and nature centers. Includes maps and information on camping, boating, hiking, fishing, tours, and more.
The Swamp
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Author : Michael Grunwald
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2007-03-27
The Swamp written by Michael Grunwald and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-27 with History categories.
A prize-winning r"Washington Post" reporter tells the story of the Florida Everglades, from its beginnings as 4,500 off-putting square miles of natural liquid wasteland to the ecological mess it has become. Photos.
Snake In The Grass
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Author : Larry Perez
language : en
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
Release Date : 2012
Snake In The Grass written by Larry Perez and has been published by Pineapple Press Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Nature categories.
The nonnative Burmese python, one of the largest snakes on the planet, is now reproducing freely in south Florida's River of Grass.
Florida Icons
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Author : Roger L. Hammer
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-11-08
Florida Icons written by Roger L. Hammer and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-08 with History categories.
ICONS Beautifully illustrated, timeless celebrations of the spirit of place What makes Florida, Florida? Glacier National Park, Glacier National Park? Through beautiful color photographs and short, evocative essays, learn the stories behind fifty of the best-known and beloved iconic places, foods, inventions, buildings, and traditions that reflect the personality of these special places.=
Black Miami In The Twentieth Century
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Author : Marvin Dunn
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 1997-11-19
Black Miami In The Twentieth Century written by Marvin Dunn and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-11-19 with History categories.
The first book devoted to the history of African Americans in south Florida and their pivotal role in the growth and development of Miami, Black Miami in the Twentieth Century traces their triumphs, drudgery, horrors, and courage during the first 100 years of the city's history. Firsthand accounts and over 130 photographs, many of them never published before, bring to life the proud heritage of Miami's black community. Beginning with the legendary presence of black pirates on Biscayne Bay, Marvin Dunn sketches the streams of migration by which blacks came to account for nearly half the city’s voters at the turn of the century. From the birth of a new neighborhood known as "Colored Town," Dunn traces the blossoming of black businesses, churches, civic groups, and fraternal societies that made up the black community. He recounts the heyday of "Little Broadway" along Second Avenue, with photos and individual recollections that capture the richness and vitality of black Miami's golden age between the wars. A substantial portion of the book is devoted to the Miami civil rights movement, and Dunn traces the evolution of Colored Town to Overtown and the subsequent growth of Liberty City. He profiles voting rights, housing and school desegregation, and civil disturbances like the McDuffie and Lozano incidents, and analyzes the issues and leadership that molded an increasingly diverse community through decades of strife and violence. In concluding chapters, he assesses the current position of the community--its socioeconomic status, education issues, residential patterns, and business development--and considers the effect of recent waves of immigration from Latin America and the Caribbean. Dunn combines exhaustive research in regional media and archives with personal interviews of pioneer citizens and longtime residents in a work that documents as never before the life of one of the most important black communities in the United States.
Sunshine Paradise
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Author : Tracy J. Revels
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2011-03-01
Sunshine Paradise written by Tracy J. Revels and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-01 with Business & Economics categories.
For nearly two hundred years, Floridians have eagerly exploited tourism as the key to economic prosperity. As a result, the state has constantly reshaped and remodeled itself as different types of tourist heavens, and many aspects of its history have become inseparable from the fantastic images created by the tourism industry. From spa retreats to nature preserves, from riverboat rides to roller coasters, and from railroads to theme parks, the state’s dependence on tourism has greatly shaped its identity. Sunshine Paradise is the first book to focus exclusively on how--and why--tourism came to define Florida. Offering a concise look at the subject from the 1820s to the present, Tracy Revels demonstrates tourism’s relevance to all other major aspects of Florida history, including the Civil War, the land boom, and civil rights. In this enjoyable and well-written history, Revels shows how Florida’s tourism industry has remained adaptive and expansive, ready to sell the next version of paradise to northerners hungry for sunshine. She also explains why the state’s business and political leaders must consider the history of tourism development as they plan for the state’s future. A volume in the Florida History and Culture Series, edited by Raymond Arsenault and Gary R. Mormino
A Journey Into Florida Railroad History
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Author : Gregg M. Turner
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2012-03-25
A Journey Into Florida Railroad History written by Gregg M. Turner and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-25 with Transportation categories.
It is safe to say that without railroads, Florida wouldn't be what it is today. Railroads connected the state's important cities and towns, conquered the peninsula's vast and seemingly impenetrable interior, ushered in untold numbers of settlers and tourists, and conveyed to market--faster than any previous means of transportation--the myriad products of Florida's mines, forests, factories, farms, and groves. Gregg Turner traces the long, slow development of Florida railroads, from the first tentative lines in the 1830s, through the boom of the 1880s, to the maturity of the railroad system in the 1920s. At the end of that decade nearly 6,000 miles of labyrinthine track covered the state. Turner also examines the decline of the industry, as the automobile rose to prominence in American culture and lines were abandoned or sold for hiking trails and green spaces. Meticulously researched and richly illustrated--including many never-before-published images--A Journey into Florida Railroad History is a comprehensive, authoritative history of the subject. Written by one of the nation's foremost authorities on Florida railroads, it explores all the key players and companies, and every significant period of development. This engaging and lively story will be savored and enjoyed by generations to come.